Takuma Seiko AS-1 Reader-Writer User Manual

AS-1 READER/WRITER
User Manual
Rev.1.0 
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Introduction

This address sensor unit (AS-1) is an RFID low-frequency (LF) 134.2kHz reader/writer unit for address tag for AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) with an internal loop antenna. Address tags are used by the AGV to determine its position while driving. AS-1 has two types of functions by factory default, AS-1 READER is the RFID reader function, AS-1 WRITER is the RFID writer function.

Appearance

The appearance of AS-1 WRITER is almost the same as above.

Specification

Compliant
ID Tag type
Dimension
Weight :
Voltage :
Current :| : ISO 11784/11785 134.2kHz RFID
: RI-TRP-WR3P-30 (23mm Glass), RI-TRP-WR2B-30 (32mm Glass)
: 88mm (W), 73mm (D), 27mm (H)
: 100g
: DC +12V
Current : 0.5A
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Part names

4.1 AS-1 READER

4.2 AS-1 WRITER

Interface

5.1 AS-1 READER

CN1 (JST B12B-PH-K-S)

5.2 AS-1 WRITER
CN1 (JST B12B-PH-K-S)

CN4 (JST B6B-PH-K-S)

Operation

6.1 AS-1 READER

Normal operation:
– Turn on the power.
– AS-1 READER can be read ID value (D7-D0) from RFID tag with /Clock = L.
– User system will be known an ID value by /Clock = L 100msec width.
Stop mode:
– AS-1 READER can be entered stop mode (low power consumption) by /Stop = L.
– Recommendation: If the AGV is not moving, set Stop mode (/Stop = L).
6.2 AS-1 WRITER

Write operation:
– Turn on the power.
– Put AS-1 WRITER above the ID tag you want to write.
– Set R/W switch to WRITE side.
– Press the CLEAR, UP, X10, DOWN button and select the number you want to write ID address number.

― ― ― Write mode ― ― ―
Wr ADRS: xxx
CLEAR: ID writes address to “000”.
UP: ID write address to 1 increase.
DOWN: ID writes address to 1 decrease.
X10: Hold down this button and press the UP button then ID write
address to 10 increase. (DOWN is 10 decrease)

Confirm WrADRS: xxx “OK” display by EXE button.
If writing was succeeded, EXE LED will light 100msec.
If writing was failed, the LCD display will present Wr ADRS: xxx “NG”.

Read operation:
– Turn on the power.
– Put AS-1 WRITER above the ID tag you want to read.
– Set R/W switch to READ side.
– Press the EXE button.
– If reading was succeeded, ID address number will be present on LCD display.

― ― ― Read mode ― ― ―
Rd ADRS: xxx

If reading was succeeded, EXE LED will light 100msec.
If reading was failed, LCD display will present Rd ADRS: xxx.
During a read operation, the CLEAR, UP, X10, DOWN buttons is disabled.

Other:
– If the Battery voltage check function finds a low battery voltage situation will display Low Battery!
– The LCD backlight will turn off automatically if no buttons pressing for a few seconds.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Product Name: Address sensor unit
Model Name: AS-1 READER, AS-1 WRITER

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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